Finally, the day arrived. Everyone was there, except for Splinter, who,
for some reason, nobody could get in touch with. Venus worried silently
about this, for Splinter had never done this before. They always knew
where he was, and this was not normal behavior for him. She decided that
it would be best not to tell anyone about her worries, as it wasn't a god
time for it.
She then finished getting ready for the funeral. Something in the back of her mind began to nag her, but she pushed it aside, figuring that it would come to her later. Walking out the door she saw Mikey and Donny standing there, and managed to give them both a small smile before heading up to the kitchen.
Everyone had already gathered, and Leo was to lead the service. Venus was surprised to see all of those who were there. She had been expecting herself, the guys, April, Casey, and Shadow. Along with them, however, were Keno, Danny, Akira, Devon, and several other members of the former Clan Sai. Most of them were dressed up in red, and all looked pretty misty eyed.
She nodded to them, and then took a seat at the table. Leo came up then, and, noticing the crowd, decided that it was time to start the funeral. Leo, being the oldest, had agreed to lead the service, since everyone was to upset to do it. Venus couldn't help but realized that Leo had not been very upset about what had happened, he had been laughing and joking around before, acting like everything was ok.
Venus sighed yet again, and decided that she would talk to him later. Leo called downstairs to Mikey and Donny, who brought up Raph's Sais and his bandana. They placed them on the table, and then sat down next to Leo. Leo led them in a quick prayer, and then asked for someone to come up and say a few words about Raph.
Akira was first. He told the story of how Raph had come up and convinced him to join the Clan Sai, and how over the months he began to bond. He told of the hurt he had felt when Raph refused to join the Foot, and how he began to doubt what he had been taught by The Shredder.
He then said that he had been approached by some former Foot members, who began to convince him that The Shredder was wrong, and that Raph was right all along. He refused to listen, but that night he went to bed and realized that he really doubted The Shredder. The next night he once again found the former members, but this time he listened to what they had to say. They began to list all of the things that The Shredder had done, and all of the evil that he had committed.
Akira didn't realize it, but he had been followed by a friend of his Devon, who had been listening quietly to the discussion. While Akira still doubted them, Devon believed. He quickly took off all of his Foot gear, and decked himself with the ornaments of the Clan Sai. Akira took a deep breath, realizing that he would have to turn his former friend and ally in, when he stopped.
He remembered all of the times Raph had helped him out, and all the times he had helped Raph out. He began to realize that they were right. Quickly making up his mind, he grabbed the mask he was offered, and put it on. Without hesitation, he said quietly "We must go back to our building, and make it back into the headquarters it once was."
At once, the members of the Clan Sai, which at that time numbered about 20, headed to the building they had once shared with Raphael. They began to train again, recruiting more former Foot members, and kids off the street. Finally, they had enough members to prove that they were once again the good guys. They then decided that it was time to find Raph and apologize.
Using Venus, they managed to convince Raph to give them another chance, and the rest is history. Akira finished his speech, and sat back down, trying not to cry. Venus smiled at him, and he smiled back. They both hugged, and Akira went back to stand with the Clan Sai.
Casey stood up and told the story about how he and Raph met, and told of some of the wild adventures that they had, and how he spoiled Shadow whenever he could.
April told of the times he would come to her apartment and they would talk for hours about stupid things, and he would keep an eye out for people who were stalking her because of her being on the news.
Mikey told of the times that he borrowed Raph's weapons to make food, and of the resulting pounding he received because of it. He grimaced a little, causing everyone to laugh.
Donny then went up and told them of the time Raph tried to drag him off the computer because, in his words "sitting in front of the computer just isn't healthy, you know."
Leo told them of the times he was so mad at Raph that he could of killed him himself, and how he was glad that at least Raph hadn't left angry at him. Venus smiled at this, and Mikey snorted a little bit.
After Leo finished his speech, he asked if there were anymore speakers. Not hearing any response, he went to end the service. Before he could though, someone yelled "Wait!!! I want to share to." Leo nodded, and the girl stood up to share her memories..
***This is the part where you guys come in, if you want 2 share your memories leave me your name, (real or ff.net sn) the memory, and if you want a ff character to say that memory for you (ex- one of Raph's girlfriends talking about how much she loved him) please tell me the ff characters name and the story they come from so I can give proper credit. Thanks!!!
She then finished getting ready for the funeral. Something in the back of her mind began to nag her, but she pushed it aside, figuring that it would come to her later. Walking out the door she saw Mikey and Donny standing there, and managed to give them both a small smile before heading up to the kitchen.
Everyone had already gathered, and Leo was to lead the service. Venus was surprised to see all of those who were there. She had been expecting herself, the guys, April, Casey, and Shadow. Along with them, however, were Keno, Danny, Akira, Devon, and several other members of the former Clan Sai. Most of them were dressed up in red, and all looked pretty misty eyed.
She nodded to them, and then took a seat at the table. Leo came up then, and, noticing the crowd, decided that it was time to start the funeral. Leo, being the oldest, had agreed to lead the service, since everyone was to upset to do it. Venus couldn't help but realized that Leo had not been very upset about what had happened, he had been laughing and joking around before, acting like everything was ok.
Venus sighed yet again, and decided that she would talk to him later. Leo called downstairs to Mikey and Donny, who brought up Raph's Sais and his bandana. They placed them on the table, and then sat down next to Leo. Leo led them in a quick prayer, and then asked for someone to come up and say a few words about Raph.
Akira was first. He told the story of how Raph had come up and convinced him to join the Clan Sai, and how over the months he began to bond. He told of the hurt he had felt when Raph refused to join the Foot, and how he began to doubt what he had been taught by The Shredder.
He then said that he had been approached by some former Foot members, who began to convince him that The Shredder was wrong, and that Raph was right all along. He refused to listen, but that night he went to bed and realized that he really doubted The Shredder. The next night he once again found the former members, but this time he listened to what they had to say. They began to list all of the things that The Shredder had done, and all of the evil that he had committed.
Akira didn't realize it, but he had been followed by a friend of his Devon, who had been listening quietly to the discussion. While Akira still doubted them, Devon believed. He quickly took off all of his Foot gear, and decked himself with the ornaments of the Clan Sai. Akira took a deep breath, realizing that he would have to turn his former friend and ally in, when he stopped.
He remembered all of the times Raph had helped him out, and all the times he had helped Raph out. He began to realize that they were right. Quickly making up his mind, he grabbed the mask he was offered, and put it on. Without hesitation, he said quietly "We must go back to our building, and make it back into the headquarters it once was."
At once, the members of the Clan Sai, which at that time numbered about 20, headed to the building they had once shared with Raphael. They began to train again, recruiting more former Foot members, and kids off the street. Finally, they had enough members to prove that they were once again the good guys. They then decided that it was time to find Raph and apologize.
Using Venus, they managed to convince Raph to give them another chance, and the rest is history. Akira finished his speech, and sat back down, trying not to cry. Venus smiled at him, and he smiled back. They both hugged, and Akira went back to stand with the Clan Sai.
Casey stood up and told the story about how he and Raph met, and told of some of the wild adventures that they had, and how he spoiled Shadow whenever he could.
April told of the times he would come to her apartment and they would talk for hours about stupid things, and he would keep an eye out for people who were stalking her because of her being on the news.
Mikey told of the times that he borrowed Raph's weapons to make food, and of the resulting pounding he received because of it. He grimaced a little, causing everyone to laugh.
Donny then went up and told them of the time Raph tried to drag him off the computer because, in his words "sitting in front of the computer just isn't healthy, you know."
Leo told them of the times he was so mad at Raph that he could of killed him himself, and how he was glad that at least Raph hadn't left angry at him. Venus smiled at this, and Mikey snorted a little bit.
After Leo finished his speech, he asked if there were anymore speakers. Not hearing any response, he went to end the service. Before he could though, someone yelled "Wait!!! I want to share to." Leo nodded, and the girl stood up to share her memories..
***This is the part where you guys come in, if you want 2 share your memories leave me your name, (real or ff.net sn) the memory, and if you want a ff character to say that memory for you (ex- one of Raph's girlfriends talking about how much she loved him) please tell me the ff characters name and the story they come from so I can give proper credit. Thanks!!!